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Northern Province, Zambia

Matobe

Matobe is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 978 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now31°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time19:24
15.48° S, 27.60° EElevation 978 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Matobeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60October
October: high / low33° / 20°
Rain this month18mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Matobe at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

196 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Matobe

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
31°C

Clear · wind 6 km/h · humidity 22%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct36°23°
Wed28 Oct39°23°
Thu29 Oct36°26°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct35°24°
Sat31 Oct35°23°
Sun1 Nov36°22°
Mon2 Nov37°24°
Tue3 Nov37°26°
Wed4 Nov38°27°
Thu5 Nov38°27°

When to go to Matobe

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score46495474921001009073603742
High27°27°28°28°27°25°24°27°31°33°31°28°
Low19°19°18°17°14°12°11°13°17°20°20°19°
Rain (mm)1961658518200011882168
Wet days26221961000031425

What's on in Matobe

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Zambia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Matobe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Matobe

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Monze 70 km ↘1972 · 137 km
5.5Mumbwa 64 km ←1959 · 136 km
5.2Siavonga 30 km ↖1986 · 137 km
5.1Monze 70 km ↘1974 · 137 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Matobe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matobe.
What is the hottest month in Matobe?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Matobe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matobe?
January is the wettest month with about 196 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.